Posted by mtm on May 7, 2001, at 15:47:45
In reply to Re: New to Effexor, posted by Iris on May 7, 2001, at 15:15:22
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> > Dear mstar & mtm,
> thank's for answering me.Yes, he my Doctor started me on the 75mg dose. I am taking it for my Anxiety attacks.I am also starting therapy in a couple of days. My Doctor told me I should take Effexor at least for 6 months before getting off it. I guess that's when the therapy kicks in? Since reading the messages on this bord I am really concerned taking this.My question is what happens after the drug, after the withdral symptoms? Will I have to take another drug instead and so on for the rest of my life or will I be medication free at last? I guess I have to talk to my Doctor about all this but my next appointment isn't for a while and this board is the next best thing - if not even better with all the experience. Thank's againIris,
I started out on 37.5mg. 75 might be too much. Interesting that he/she prescribed it for anxiety. It has never helped my anxiety but the occasional xanex gets me over the rough spots. My pdoc hasn't said anything about needing to take it for 6 months
either. A second opinion might be a good idea.
MTM
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